Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman (who also goes by the moniker Dr. Beach) director of the Laboratory for Coastal Research at Florida International University, famous for judging the nation’s top beaches, came out with his annual listThursday morning, 26th May, 2016.

Occasional favourite Coronado Beach won the top spot in 2012 and took seventh this year, making it yet again the best beach of America! Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, Oahu, Hawaii took the top spot this year. The look and feel of the sand, water quality, weather, facilities and crowds all enter into Dr. Beach’s decision